Liverpool icon, Jamie Carragher has urged Jurgen Klopp to make a significant midfield adjustment before the Reds Premier League title contest with Arsenal.
Liverpool and Mikel Arteta’s team will square off against one another in the hopes of topping the table at Christmas.
The Gunners are currently one point ahead of Liverpool, while Aston Villa and the Merseyside outfit are tied on points. Last weekend, Arsenal defeated Brighton 2-0 to take back the top spot, while Liverpool played out a goal-less against Manchester United at Anfield.
While Arteta’s team had a full week to get ready for their trip to Merseyside on Saturday, the Reds played in the Carabao Cup last night to guarantee their spot in the competition’s semi-finals.
When it comes to Saturday’s Premier League matchup between Arsenal and Liverpool at the top of the table, former Liverpool defender Carragher is positive that one star in the team has earned a spot in the starting lineup.
In the Reds’ 5-1 Carabao Cup quarterfinal rout of West Ham last night, Curtis Jones scored two goals, which was a fitting testament to his overall outstanding performance.
Speaking on Sky Sports as cited by Football London, Carragher said: “There is no doubt for me that Jones has played himself back into Liverpool’s best 11.
“He will be playing against Arsenal at 5:30 on Saturday. He has to.”
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Jones demonstrated his importance in connecting the midfield to the attack on Wednesday night by having more passes into the final third than any other player.
After making an impression against the Hammers, Cody Gakpo might have also forced his way into the starting lineup against Arsenal on Saturday.
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